The Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3P (N9K-C93108TC-FX3P) is a 1RU fixed-configuration data center switch from the Nexus 9300-FX3P series. Built on Cisco Cloud Scale technology, it is optimized for leaf-spine architectures, offering high-density MultiGigabit (1/2.5/5/10G) copper connectivity and 100G uplinks. It supports both NX-OS standalone and ACI modes, making it ideal for modern data centers, enterprise networks, and wireless LAN (WLAN) aggregation.
High-Density Multi-Gigabit & 100G Connectivity
48 x 100M/1/2.5/5/10G BASE-T downlink ports for flexible copper connectivity over Cat 5e/6 cables.
6 x 40/100G QSFP28 uplink ports, supporting breakout to 24x 25G or 48x 10G.
Non-blocking switching capacity: 2.16 Tbps.
Forwarding rate: 1.2 Bpps.
40 MB dynamic shared packet buffer to handle traffic bursts.
Robust Hardware & Scalability
4-core CPU with 16 GB default DRAM (expandable to 32 GB) / 128 GB SSD.
4x hot-swappable fan modules (N+1 redundancy) with Port-side Intake (PI) or Port-side Exhaust (PE) airflowCisco.
Dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies (1100W AC or 1900W AC options).
Typical power consumption: 360W; Max: 530W.
Advanced Data Center Features
Comprehensive protocol support: VXLAN EVPN, BGP, OSPF, vPC.
MACsec encryption for secure data transmission.
Precision Time Protocol (PTP/IEEE 1588v2).
Full programmability via Python, REST API, NX-API.
Manageable via CLI, GUI, DCNM, APIC.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | N9K-C93108TC-FX3P |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
| Fixed Ports | 48 x 100M/1/2.5/5/10G BASE-T; 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 |
| Switching Capacity | 2.16 Tbps (non-blocking) |
| Forwarding Rate | 1.2 Bpps |
| Buffer | 40 MB shared |
| CPU/Memory | 4-core; 16 GB DRAM (32 GB max); 128 GB SSD |
| Management Ports | 1 x RJ-45, 1 x SFP, 1 x USB, 1 x ConsoleCisco |
| Airflow | Port-side Intake (PI) or Port-side Exhaust (PE)Cisco |
| Power Supplies | Dual, hot-swappable (1100W AC / 1900W AC) |
| Power Consumption | 360W (typical); 530W (max) |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 43.9 x 49.3 x 4.4 cm |
| Weight | 10.43 kg (with fans & PSUs) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |